Itstyme:
Please does anyone know about the credibility of GSM London? Affiliated to Plymouth University but I don't seem to find them on the tier4 sponsors list but they claimed to be.

fizzile:
For those who intend to use ATMs in UK, I advice you to use Standard Chartered Bank.
I got this from www.abokifx.com. Hope it helps.
31/05/16 UK FBN N476 GBP
31/05/16 UK GTB N479 GBP
31/05/16 UK S.Chartered N432 GBP
*Invariably, GTB is charging 479 while Standard Chartered is charging 432 for atm withdrawals.

hitunes:


Its not true.

thababe:
Just came to peep at this thread as it helped me alot when I was planning to come to the UK. Now im almost done with my studies and on my way home in about a month. The exchange rate has not been helpful but one of the best things I did was paying my rent (private accomo) 6 months ahead using form A. If you have a helpful account officer then whether private or school owned your accomodation while you are in school falls under form A. My gtb people refused to help so I transfered my funds to Fidelity and they did it for me.

My case is unique as I am here with young children but once you are steadfast God will make a way. It took me a while to get a job as I was being picky (beacuse of child care I wanted a job I could do from home)...eventually I got one through the university that allows me work from my laptop...(an IT company so alot of things they do are done remotely). I have been very fortunate as I found someone through a friend who helped me househunt before I came to Exeter and I paid before I even got here...fortunate cus UI dont adbvise people to pay for what they have not seen but I thank God the person who helped was very picky and I got a lovely place.

I live in a very white town but its been cool so far and no regrets. All the best for those making plans

justwise:


Ok you need to show maintenance money for your dependant and the remaining money for the scholarship since its not full.

So basically your school fees, maintenance money and dependant maintenance money.

Read this link from 45 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/477216/PBS_dependant_guidance_11-15.pdf

Answers all the questions about dependant maintenance money

chasethechased:
Thanks Justwise.
My start date is 30th of June, expecting CAS to be sent to me tomorrow, I'm planning to submit my application online by Tuesday/Wednesday, 7th of june. Is it possible to book appointment on the same day, considering that I don't have much time.

OlowoB:


at the bolded will be very useful for students coming to UK this September. Students coming over should try and talk to your account officer, try and talk to as many banks as possible. Lastly, anything is possible for anyone who tries.

cc: fizzle and others coming over.

fizzile:
Please boss can u explain better, i kinda don't understand the bolded area. What does she mean invariably? Thanks.

fizzile:
Hey bro, how u doing? Wana keep intouch with you please

OlowoB:


according to the poster @thababe she claimed it was possible to actually use Form A to pay for private accommodation provided you have an account officer that is understanding. She suggested the idea due to the increasing forex so as to save cost for students.

The advantages are (1) You can pay using form A for about 6 months provided your bank is wiling to help out (thababe did it according to her) (2) Official CBN rate (3) since you are paying for private accommodation, you are not really bound to any contract like school accommodation

The downside (i) You need some one you really trust in UK to check the room for you (2) It is a dangerous means cos you could be swindled.


I have always suggested for students to make sure they see rooms physically before paying (except school accommodation) any cash for private rooms (means they have to get to Uk first before paying), but because of this fluctuating forex, students should try and look for the best way to minimise cost. Hence, they can try out thababe's option.

Sparkles07:
Please who is going to university of Kent this September ?I am going to uni of Kent by September,anyone going this September?

fizzile:
Yeah that's so right. I will make a few consultations to see if its gonna be possible. But basically,is it possible for someone in the UK who still operates a Naira account, give out some pounds in exchange for some Naira at a cheaper rate outside the blackmarket rate?

OlowoB:


Lol you are funny o, almost everyone in UK will be holding the pounds close to them. It will take a miracle for you to get the kind of offer you are looking for (anything is possible though). Even if you get cheaper, the difference may just be about 5 naira (I pray you get though cos it will make life easier for you)

As for me, I can't even give anyone pounds for now, cos as at today transfer boss rate is 491 naira to a pound.

I will be coming yo Naija in August and I am even thinking of bypassing these transfer guys here in uk and directly change my pounds to naira when I get down at Muritala so as to get a higher exchange rate

safex101:


Which Course are you going for in Kent? I have an offer from Kent, also from University of Birmingham, Leeds and Bath for Marketing related courses but yet to make up my mind on which to accept.

MrsF:
Hello house! Does anyone have a sample/draft copy of the letter that is meant to accompany the bank statement confirming that the funds have been in the account for 28days. Thanks

fizzile:
Hahahahahaah...see sense...lololzzz..na una wey dey there go gain cos changing with these blackmarketers here will give you more yield. Why not sell some to me....winkzzz.. Meehhnnn its really difficult these days ooo.. uptil now my Form A hasn't been processed. The CBN still hasn't allocated forex for this month. Probably they are trying to finalize modalities on the flexible forex market.

OlowoB:


The form A normally takes time o....but it will be sorted out for you, so no need to worry.

Cheers.

OlowoB:


Lol you are funny o, almost everyone in UK will be holding the pounds close to them. It will take a miracle for you to get the kind of offer you are looking for (anything is possible though). Even if you get cheaper, the difference may just be about 5 naira (I pray you get though cos it will make life easier for you)

As for me, I can't even give anyone pounds for now, cos as at today transfer boss rate is 491 naira to a pound.

I will be coming yo Naija in August and I am even thinking of bypassing these transfer guys here in uk and directly change my pounds to naira when I get down at Muritala so as to get a higher exchange rate

fizzile:
What annoys me is that some of these bank workers don't know their job. Mailed the guy severally but he wouldn't reply my mails. Atleast for me to just know d status or situation of things.

Sparkles07:
I am going for Msc Hrm,which offer do you really want to accept?if you decide to take Kent pls let me know.

creamyworkz:


Brother don't stress yourself your form A transaction will get to the school, its still your best bet no matter how long it takes. if i were you i'll be working on making arrangements to find banks that can do moneygram transfer and getting about 3people who can help you do the transfer in succession each month. (i know you'll want to work on getting here asap bt my brother my candid advice, forget about work totally until after ur first semester) all the best bro

creamyworkz:


Brother when next you are changing money from pounds to naira in the uk my advice is that you should try azimo website. you'll get a good rate without paying any commission. just my 2cents (although your 'transfer boss' rate myt look higher' but when you do ur calculations considering the commission trust me u'll be able to decide for urself)

OlowoB:


Big brethren, I know azimo well, infact I am registered on the app. I have used them close to 7 times now in transferring money but I can tell you, there are better rates out there.

As at this moment of typing, azimo's rate is
1 naira = £475.2 at 0 fee.

While transferboss is 1 naira = 495 at a fee of about £15 for £500.

You will agree with me that there is no way azimo's rate is better from the above explanation.

Also note that as at January, February this year, azimo was charging about £2.99 for every transaction ( I still used them this year), they only just stopped charging when they discovered there were far better rates from their competitors.

The only thing I like about azimo is the safety and the money back guarantee they have. Asides that, there are better rates from other companies out there.

Cheers.

OlowoB:


Big brethren, I know azimo well, infact I am registered on the app. I have used them close to 7 times now in transferring money but I can tell you, there are better rates out there.

As at this moment of typing, azimo's rate is
1 naira = £475.2 at 0 fee.

While transferboss is 1 naira = 495 at a fee of about £15 for £500.

You will agree with me that there is no way azimo's rate is better from the above explanation.

Also note that as at January, February this year, azimo was charging about £2.99 for every transaction ( I still used them this year), they only just stopped charging when they discovered there were far better rates from their competitors.

The only thing I like about azimo is the safety and the money back guarantee they have. Asides that, there are better rates from other companies out there.

Cheers.

fizzile:
With reference to your second statement,which transaction do you mean specifically? Is it about maintenance fee?